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R111 GBE

2006 BMW 535

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

171,902 mi
Last recorded171,902 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 535104,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 GBE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 171,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 167,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 167,213 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 158,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2022 136,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

n/s/r door and body panel damage

Pass 5 Feb 2021 128,942 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 115,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 98,594 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 86,609 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 84,071 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 77,298 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,988 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,007 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 59,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 54,165 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 48,705 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,116 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,278 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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R111 GBE is a 2006 BMW 535 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 104,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R111 GBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 535 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R111 GBE registered?

R111 GBE is a 2006 BMW 535, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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